Measles spread beyond California
High-school students in California are being dismissed from school if
they have not had vaccinations or proper record of immunization. This is taking
place as schools deal with a measles outbreak that originated at Disneyland
over the holidays. In 2014, 644 cases of measles were reported in 27 states as
the measles outbreak in pushes beyond California into other states and Mexico.
Return of measles
Measles is highly infectious, and was thought to be eradicated in the
U.S. in 2000, thanks to widespread vaccination. But it has made a considerable
comeback in the last decade as unvaccinated residents brought the virus back to
the U.S. after catching it in other countries. Adding to the problem is the actuality
that not enough people are getting vaccinated.
You do not need to be an epidemiologist or healthcare specialist to
realize that theme parks like Disneyland are perfect places to spread highly
contagious diseases. All it takes is for a few people to be reasonably near
someone with a contagious disease, or breathe in close proximity, and you can
become infected.
Convenient and affordable
vaccinations in Germantown
We all want the best for our families, especially when it comes to
healthcare and preventive medicine. Medical Access provides convenient walk-in
care as an alternative to long waits in the emergency room. Their friendly
staff will carefully and quickly assess your needs and provide the appropriate
services, from preventive medicine to x-ray and lab services. Their facilities
are fully staffed and equipped in order to meet the demands of their patients
and their healthcare needs. Call them today or simply drop in, as no
appointment is needed to receive flu shots and vaccinations.
